Residential Fellowships
The National Humanities Center offers residential fellowships for advanced humanities scholars to complete research and writing in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting in North Carolina.
Funder: National Humanities Center
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Full application) | October 8, 2026 (Letters of recommendation) | January 31, 2027 (UNCF/Mellon Program applicants)
Funding Amounts: Individually determined stipend (typically half salary for the fellowship period); travel reimbursement for fellow and accompanying family.
Summary: Provides advanced humanities scholars with residential fellowships for focused research, writing, and engagement in a vibrant scholarly community.
Key Information: In-person residency in North Carolina is required; projects must be at an advanced stage with most research complete.
Description
The National Humanities Center’s Residential Fellowships support mid-career and senior scholars in the humanities by providing a dedicated period in residence at the Center in North Carolina. Fellows benefit from private studies, exceptional library and reference services, daily meals, and participation in a dynamic interdisciplinary cohort. The program emphasizes collaborative intellectual engagement and offers an environment designed for deep, uninterrupted research and writing. Unique opportunities and additional support are available for faculty from HBCUs, scholars of early modern China, international applicants, and at-risk or displaced scholars through dedicated partnerships.
